Director of Operations

Advatix Inc.; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Advatix Inc. is seeking a Director of Operations to lead high‑capacity order processing and fulfillment across multiple locations.

You will optimize processes, improve speed and accuracy, and drive safety, quality, and cost improvements while partnering with executive leadership on budgets and P&L. Key duties include staffing, training, inventory control, and cost forecasting; managing ERP, WMS, and LMS systems; enforcing OSHA safety standards; and advancing continuous improvement to deliver a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or supply chain management.
• 10+ years of operations and fulfillment management with leadership experience.
• Experience interfacing with clients to address needs and issues.
• Knowledge of US Mail, Parcel, LTL/TL and international shipping.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage distribution and fulfillment operations including staffing, training, safety, and budgeting.
• Provide leadership and management of operations teams across facilities.
• Review cost and activity analyses and forecast progress toward goals.
• Drive standardization in training for consistent service delivery.
• Leverage ERP/WMS/LMS to drive DC efficiencies.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and work with quality for audits.
• Oversee space, security, equipment, and facility maintenance.
• Lead LEAN initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate vendor and client relationships and participate in pricing discussions.
• Budgeting, reporting, and labor/operating expense oversight.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Lean / continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP

WMS

LMS

Job description

Department: Fulfillment Center, Type: Full Time

Director of Operations

The Director of Operations is responsible for managing all operations related to high‑capacity order processing and fulfillment operations for a variety of complex clients across multiple locations, ensuring daily fulfillment operations are executed safely, with excellence and efficiency. The Director of Operations is expected to optimize processes, improve the speed and accuracy of fulfillment, and drive meaningful improvements in safety, talent management, customer experience, quality, and cost. As a member of senior management, this person works collaboratively with executive leadership and support teams, participates in budget development, monitors budgeted versus actual costs, and is accountable for department Profit and Loss (P&L).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage distribution and fulfillment operations including staffing (core and temporary labor), training, safety, equipment maintenance, inventory control, budgeting, and processes/procedures to maintain a quality distribution center (DC) operation.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and management of operations team in the expansion and support of continuous improvement.
• Review analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine department progress toward stated goals and objectives.
• Drive standardization and consistency in training team members within each facility to ensure consistent delivery of services and flawless execution leading to a uniform client experience.
• Leverage technology and equipment to drive efficiencies in the DC. Intermediate working knowledge of ERP (enterprise resource planning system), WMS (warehouse management system) and LMS (labor management system) technologies to manage the DC operations.
• Provide frequent DC monitoring, auditing and enforcement of system processes, safe working practices in adherence to OSHA regulations, and work with the quality team to perform auditing of systems and processes.
• Oversee and improve upon established systems, workflow and reporting within the operational environment.
• Drive continuous improvement and support LEAN and best practice initiatives while staying compliant with relevant federal, state and local laws.
• Oversee overall space capacity and facility management including building security, equipment maintenance, buildings and ground and facility cleaning.
• Anticipate future resource, process, procedure, and system requirements as changes in business dictate through labor and demand planning efforts.
• Develop strong relationships with external and internal partners including clients and vendors.
• Actively participate in RFP, pricing negotiations and client facing meetings.
• Responsible for all budgeting and reporting including labor costs and operating expenses.
• Responsible for performing or overseeing planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance including commendation or disciplinary action; and resolving employee inquiries or complaints in collaboration with the Human Capital team.
• Respectful and non‑threatening treatment of others.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, engineering, or supply chain management (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years’ experience with extensive knowledge in operations and fulfillment production management in a multiple distribution center setting with exhibited outstanding leadership and team building qualities.
• Ability to interface with clients to address current and future needs and resolve client issues.
• Knowledge of US Mail, Parcel, LTL, TL, and international shipping requirements.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence and to adjust as required based on the audience.
• Highly organized with the ability to train, motivate, and maintain an efficient and energetic team environment.
• Working knowledge and experience in fulfillment, warehouse, shipping/receiving disciplines, inventory control and warehouse management systems.
• Ability to work with a variety of disciplines and levels within the organization.
• Excellent managerial, supervisory, and people skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle a fast‑paced and changing environment.
• Outstanding leadership and managerial skills.
• Ability to interpret financial data as needed to set production goals.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

We are committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against race, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply. We are an EEOC employer.